Well so far none of this has worked. I will try the java again becuase im not sure if it unistalled. But just to remind everyone, i load it perfectly fine. I DO NOT stop at 12% i load the ENTIRE way with no problems.

just tried that the jave thing again. still didnt work. ive changed everthing to admid, i didnt do the 12% thing seeing as im not getting stuck there, any more ideas?

I Am getting sick and tired of this, but I tried (I guess) everyting that birdie recomended to no avail; I even tried another one that were recomended and the same thing: no errors, just start, opens and then closes, leave an icon on the taskbar, but when I go there it dissapears. Any more ideas- solutions to this??? I have been reading a lot in the forum and tried differente versions of Java and LW, trying to install in a 3.0, Xp PRO, SP2 Machine.

you could try deleting your preferences folder if you havent tried it if you want to try that click this link read #2 3 and the note.

I have tried that, maybe it will work now since there has been a java update

i forgot to put the link in www.gnutellaforums.com/windows/36420-fixes-limewire-when-lw-isnt-operating-should.html